Aeroplane.



R. I'. GARDNER.

AEROPLANE.

APPLICATION FILED 00119, 1910 42l,OOC ),252.I Patented Aug. 8, 1911 4 SHBETMEHEET 1.

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APPLICATION FILED OCT. 19. 1910.

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im@ @am able pulleys in the frame A and are Secured to the tubular member 26 at a point above its pivotal connection with the frame A. The steering plane is provided with a cross arm 32 transverse to its axisof rotation and this cross arm has its terminals connected to the shaft 28 by means of cables 33 which extend through the opening 27 so that the rotation of said shaft by the operation of the hand Wheel 29 will in turn rotate the steering plane 25 in order to chan e the direction of the aeroplane during ight. 'By this construction, it will. be apparent that boththe lifting planes and the steering' plane are under the control of the operator when his hands are upon the hand Wheel 29 as he can then effect b'oth the "the motor 354 and the operators seat 36.

Connected toV the shaft of the motor 35 is a propeller 37, through the instrumentality of which the aeroplane is driven.

The various parts of the frame A are strengthened by means of. steel stay wires connected to' the frame at t-he most advantageous points and constructed with a view to lightness'andstrength.

What is claimed is An aeroplane comprising a frame,^ a. supporting plane carried by said frame, lifting planes pivotally mounted in said frame and disposedl at each end of the supporting plane, a tubular member having an intermediate portion thereof pivotally connected to the frame and provided with a transverse opening above its pivot point interrupted by other end connected respectively to the lift,-

ing planes whereby the rocking 0f the tubular member'on its pivot will move said 1ift ing planes so as to present different angles of incidence to the atmosphere, a vertical steering plane pivoted in the frame, and connections ,between'the' steering lanes and the shaft whereby the rotation o the latter Will move said steering plane-on its pivot,

said connections leading to the shaft through the transverse opening 1n the tubular inember.

In testimony whereof, I affix my signature', in presence oftwo witnesses.

y ROBERT GARDNER. Witnesses: F. P. OHARA,

N. E. RFDDAN.y

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